Crown

The upper facets of the diamond, above the girdle, leading up to the table.

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Bruted girdle

A girdle cut that leaves the girdle with a frostlike appearance.

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Bearding

Very small feather cracks or fractures typically occurring along the girdle of a diamond.

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Prong setting

A very popular ring setting style, common in engagement rings, where metal prongs are bent around the girdle of the gemstone to hold it securely in place, allowing maximum light to pass through.

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Girdle

The narrow rim around a gemstone. The girdle is measured as the largest diameter of the stone

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